“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” I John 1:9 Follow up to Denita’s points: As Christians, prayer is our most powerful tool. Prayer invites God into our day-to-day life and unleashes God’s power over our current circumstances. Prayer is
Forgiveness
5 Things Forgiveness Is Not
For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Matthew 6:14 (NIV) I’m always blown away with how Jesus describes forgiveness. To be forgiven by Him, we must forgive others who hurt or offend us. This principle is re-enforced in the Lord’s Prayer: “…and forgive us
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Forgiveness
Mending the Relationship with my Mother
by: Melissa Bell Like many of you that I speak with, my relationship with my mother was challenging. Tainted by her life decisions and my bitter resentment, we spent a majority of life fighting. I hated her for all of the things she did and didn’t do for me well into my thirties. It wasn’t
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Forgiveness
Our Lives are In His Hands
Psalm 66:9, “Our lives are in His hands.” As we’ve taken time to seek the Lord and confess our sins, I’m curious how God has spoken to you personally. One way He’s convicted me is the fear of being labeled politically incorrect. For staying silent when I should speak up. Sometimes silence can convey acceptance.
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Forgiveness
Breaking the Cycle of Guilt and Shame
Don’t miss the special announcement below. Team Member, Melissa Bell “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1 As a new Christian, I found myself trapped in a cycle of guilt and shame. The enemy